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Browns Need RB Depth Before Deadline
Cleveland Browns sign Audric Estime to fill running back void ahead of Week 7.
In brief
Cleveland Browns sign Audric Estime to fill running back void ahead of Week 7. Cleveland Browns signed running back Audric Estime from Minnesota Vikings practice squad to address running back injuries before Week 7 game against Titans. Originally reported by Cleveland Browns On SI.
Browns RB Room Strained
Cleveland Browns entered 2026 NFL regular season with few concerns about running back position.
Two RBs Injured
Starting running back Quinshon Judkins and backup Dylan Sampson both injured during first six weeks.
Week 7 Uncertainty
Neither Judkins nor Sampson cleared for Week 7 game against Tennessee Titans in Nashville.
Browns Sign Estime
Browns signed running back Audric Estime from Minnesota Vikings practice squad early last week.
Estime Debut Impact
Estime recorded 19 yards and one touchdown on nine carries with 55.6% success rate.
Estime Confidence
Estime said coaches trusted him to find end zone after joining franchise days before debut.
Browns Strategy
Browns hope Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin can keep run game afloat through Week 7.
Estime's Role
Estime could carve out role with more time to acclimate to team and system.
Browns Deadline Plan
Browns don't need deadline move as long as Estime and McLaughlin perform.
Week 7 Game
Browns and Estime return to gridiron Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1:00 p.m. EST from Nissan Stadium.
What to remember
Cleveland Browns signed running back Audric Estime from Minnesota Vikings practice squad to address running back injuries before Week 7 game against Titans.
